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Comment: Glendalough

Glendalough, a glacial valley that would come to be known for a monastery founded here in the sixth century by St. Kevin


The Round Tower at Glendalough

The Round Tower at Glendalough


 


The Gateway to the monastic city of Glendalough is one of the most important monuments, now totally unique in Ireland

It was originally two-storied with two fine, granite arches. The antae or projecting walls at each end suggest that it had a timber roof

Inside the gateway, in the west wall, is a cross-inscribed stone. This denoted sanctuary, the boundary of the area of refuge

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